Soft palate implant operation

snamvar · Post by **snamvar** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:28 pm

Hi, Does anyone have info about the operation that implants something in the soft palate? What is the success rate?

snamvar · Post by **snamvar** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:57 am

I appreciate any input

-SWS · Post by **-SWS** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 3:44 am

Snamvar,

By far the most extensive patient discussions I have seen regarding the pillar implants have been on a message board called TAS. You may wish to use the following search link for the words "pillar" and "implant":

http://www.talkaboutsleep.org/cgi-local ... ch_forum=1

Procrastinator · Post by **Procrastinator** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:15 pm

Snamvar,

I spoke to a surgeon about all of the options available to me and he discussed the implants. The proceducre is entirely too new to have any meaningful data on long-term benefits. Unless you like the smell of cedar chips, I don't know why you would want to be a guinea pig. It's an unproven procedure, stick with your non-invasive treatment.

Soft palate implant operation

Soft palate implant operation

Pillar Implants